The Ultimate Hosting an Adult Halloween Party Quiz

Halloween is the time to let your hair stand on end! Host a party for adults that will turn the ghouls and goblins green with envy. If you believe you have what it takes to host a spooktacular party, then we have the quiz for you.

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Question 1 of 15

Why host an adult Halloween party?

It can make you popular with friends and co-workers.

It can revive happy memories of those great teen parties you used to attend.

Why should kids have all the fun -- it's a great way to have fun after the little goblins have gone to bed.

Sure, hosting a Halloween party can help to make you popular and it can even revive happy memories. But the best reason to host a Halloween party is it can be a lot of fun.

Question 2 of 15

What do the experts say about how your Halloween party should be planned?

the kitschier the better

For a fun adult Halloween party the experts claim that the kitschier the better. This is your chance to go all out to create that fun party atmosphere with no holds barred.

relatively classy

like an elaborate Victorian costume party

Question 3 of 15

What is another basic of planning a successful Halloween party?

Have a deli cater the snack plates.

Keep to a reasonable budget.

You don’t have to go broke throwing a successful Halloween party. The key is to enlist people to get into the spirit and come ready to have fun dressed in costume.

Have each guest bring food or drinks.

Question 4 of 15

The message to keep in mind when planning and decorating for your Halloween party is that there are:

five basic rules for success

three important guidelines

no rules

There are no rules for a successful adult Halloween party. Let your imagination go wild with decorations, ghoulish treats and games.

Question 5 of 15

What kind of decoration is the most popular for a Halloween party?

skeletons

carved pumpkins

Carved pumpkins are still a strong favorite and if you host your party on a night before the big night, you can have a pumpkin-carving contest. It is a great way to gain some unique decorations for Halloween night.

zombies

Question 6 of 15

What is a great way to invite your guests to your Halloween party?

an e-mail containing a ghoulish message

Halloween-themed invitations by mail

With all of the creative Halloween invitations available, it can be unique and fun to mail them out to your guests.

hand-delivered invitations by kids in costumes

Question 7 of 15

What is the best choice of day to host your party if Halloween falls out at midweek?

Friday after Halloween is the latest.

A weeknight party is socially acceptable.

Hold it on the weekend before Halloween.

It is best to hold your party on the weekend before Halloween. Although many people do not mind hitting a party on a weeknight, attending can be difficult for some of your intended guests.

Question 8 of 15

What is one favorite Halloween party theme that is very popular and can be a lot of fun?

dead celebrities’ theme

A dead celebrities’ theme party is a popular idea and it is relatively easy for guests to come up with costumes.

the undead theme

bloodthirsty vampire theme

Question 9 of 15

What is the best position to take on the wearing of costumes for those attending your adult Halloween party?

Make it clear on the invitations that a costume is mandatory.

For the most successful Halloween party it is best to make a costume mandatory. You can further encourage costumes by having awards for the best, the most original, etc.

Leave the decision to wear a costume to your party optional.

Just have some basic masks on hand for those that do not wear a costume.

Question 10 of 15

When making food arrangements for your party what should you avoid?

food that must be kept warm

a sit down meal

Almost anything is okay in the food department, except for a sit-down meal. Sitting down to eat at a Halloween party can be uncomfortable in costume and can even take momentum away from the party.

food that must be served

Question 11 of 15

What is a fun idea for party favors to set out at your adults only party?

Spread around some kids’ bubbles and scary temporary tattoos for your guests to enjoy.

Spread out some plastic spiders and bugs on tables and throw in some of those gummy candy worms as well.

Have fun doing both of the above.

All of the items mentioned in the answers will add loads of zany fun to your party. You will be surprised how much adults love this stuff as well as kids.

Question 12 of 15

What is a basic food item to make sure you include at your Halloween party?

theme shaped and decorated cakes

finger food

The first and last choices are essentials at a party but you must include finger food. What is a Halloween party without some finger food: ghoulish fingers made from mini sausages with onion slices for nails and ketchup for the severed end.

chips and pretzels

Question 13 of 15

If your budget permits, what is a good way to raise the spooky fun a notch or two?

You can hire actors to make scary cameo appearances amongst your guests.

You can hire a professional tarot card reader and watch your guests’ line up.

Almost everyone will want a turn or two with a tarot card reader and other guests will enjoy watching the fun. It is a great way to add mysticism to your event.

You can hire a professional photographer to circulate and snap photos of your guests.

Question 14 of 15

What is a great way to wrap up your Halloween party at the end of the night?

Send guests home with a treat.

Send your guests home with a special Halloween treat like candied apples on a stick. Most adults have probably not enjoyed candy apples since they were children.

Announce the last dance and play "The Monster Mash."

Draw for a door prize.

Question 15 of 15

What is very important consideration when hosting a party where alcohol is served or consumed?

Make sure that drinkers have a designated driver.

Have a cab company number ready for guest that have been drinking and do not have a designated driver.

Both of the above choices.

You should always make sure that guests attending your parties where alcohol is served have arranged to get home safely without driving. If someone does not have a safe ride home call them a cab.